Sycamore Reservoir Trail

Please wear adequate footwear and bring trail snacks and plenty of water for you and your dog. This is a moderate out and back hike so mileage will depend on when you turn around. I plan on doing at least 5 miles round trip (800 ft elevation gain) but may go a little further. Hike time for 5 miles should take average hikers approximately 3 hours.

We will meet at Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site located on the left side of the road just past mile 7 on Mt Lemmon Hwy. Please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes early so we can start on time.

A former member

Sorry I'm new to the group and the concept. I see there are eight spots all are full. To me this means the group is limited to eight, I can understand the limit, so if I'm on the waiting list what is the likely hood 4 will drop out? or should I just make plans to hike somewhere else?

There is unfortunately no way to determine the likelihood of how many people will change there RSVP. I can tell you it is common for people to change to no in the 24 hours before an event. At the time of the event it has been rare to still have people on the waiting list.

A former member

Hi everyone! This is my very first meet up (I just joined the group). Just a heads up if you see a girl with a medium sized black dog looking confused and lost- please wave me over! We (Axel and I) cannot wait!!!

We're about:

A group for people interested in dog friendly hikes in southern Arizona. All hikers welcome! If you are bringing a dog, he/she must be well socialized with people and other dogs. Most of our hikes are moderate and best suited for intermediate hikers. Occasionally there are easy hikes for those new to hiking and difficult hikes for experienced hikers. Most of our hikes occur September-April.

Some basic information about hiking with Tails and Trails:

-If you have RSVPed "Yes" but are not able to attend a hike, please change your RSVP to "No" as soon as possible. The more notice you can provide the better but RSVPs should be changed no later than the night before. If you have an emergency the day of please send me a message. Members that abuse this policy will be removed.

-You must be in control of your dog(s) at all times and they must be leashed when departing and approaching trailheads. Leashes should be a fixed length of 6' or less (if you use a retractable leash set it to a length of 6' or less). If you choose to unleash you dog(s) it must not disturb others.

-The most important equipment for our hikes is a small day pack to carry your water, dog bowl, snacks, first aid, etc. I prefer camelback backpacks but any small backpack will work. Hiking boots are also recommended.

-Bring 2-3 liters of water for yourself and an additional 1-2 liters of water for your dog(s). If you are not familiar with the amount of water you and your dog(s) need, err on the side of bringing extra.

-My philosophy as a host is that I am providing information about areas where you can enjoy the outdoors with your dog(s). I do not believe it is necessary for all hikers to remain in a group. If the trail is clearly marked and their are no intersecting trails I will hike at the pace suitable for the majority of the group. If requested, I will wait for slower paced hikers to return to the trailhead. Occasionally other members will host hikes and their philosophy may be different from mine.